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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.48, 256.80 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.48, 256.80 and 180.96 is: 249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.48 : 256.80 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.48/256.80 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.48x = 256.80 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.48x = 46,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,470.53/186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.20

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